Volunteer Application Information
To be considered for the Virginia Zoo's Conservation Youth Team program, please complete this application by February 28, 2020. We want to get to know you, so please be thoughtful in your responses. Give us specific examples to illustrate your thoughts and opinions.
Invitations to interview will be sent via e-mail to the address(es) provided by March 9, 2020. If invited, you will need to be available to attend one interview session on March 28, March 29, or March 25 (if unable to attend a weekend interview date).
All accepted applicants must attend CYT Training, track dates, and Conservation Events as follows:
- CYT Training: Monday, June 22, 2020 – Friday, June 26, 2020
- Shifts: Four or five consecutive eight-hour shifts (8:30 am – 4:15 pm) every other week. Applicants will select one of the following day groups. Applicants must commit to every week of the program.
- Guide Track 1: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Guide Track 2: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
- Camp: Monday – Friday
- Conservation Events: Throughout the summer; dates TBD
- End of Summer Awards Dinner: End of September, date TDB
- End of Summer CYT Overnight Snooze (optional): Following the Awards Dinner, date TBD
